coronavirus
Michigan Potatoes chips in to aid food banks
A partnership between Michigan Potato Industry Commission (Michigan Potatoes) and the Food Bank Council of Michigan means more immune-boosting produce... READ MORE »
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) coronavirus-related FAQs
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) FAQs related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) impact on the fruit and vegetable Industry. Q. I have been ... READ MORE »
United Fresh partners with grocers association to connect produce distributors
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket and the United Fresh Produce Association have p... READ MORE »
Fresh potato sales skyrocket amid coronavirus outbreak
The numbers are starting to come in and at least on the grocery side of the business and the produce industry has been able to respond to consumer nee... READ MORE »
Produce Marketing Association shares produce shipping guidelines
Ed Treacy, Vice President, Supply Chain and Sustainability for Produce Marketing Association (PMA) sent out the following information on March 24 to a... READ MORE »
Coronavirus: Things for farmers to consider
From the University of Minnesota Extension: Many farmers are wondering how to respond to the COVID-19 virus. The information in this article is int... READ MORE »
President proclaims March 24 National Agriculture Day
Amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, President Trump is calling on Americans to honor agriculture and its vital role in society through a n... READ MORE »
Forms available to give to agriculture employees, shippers
As the number of states mandating that citizens stay home other than for essential supplies or work rises due to COVID-19, the Washington State Potato... READ MORE »
Potato vodka maker shifts production to hand sanitizer
With bottles of hand sanitizer flying off retail shelves amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, distilleries are using their spirits to aid the sup... READ MORE »
USDA, DOL identify 20,000 H2 workers who may be able to transfer in coming weeks
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Labor ... READ MORE »
